How Many Syllables In Enzyme?
2syllables
Enzyme has 2 syllables, en-zyme. It is a disyllabic word.
enzyme
/ˈen.zaɪm/ UK /ˈen.zaɪm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, en.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/en.zaɪm/
Division By Letters
en-zyme
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Enzyme
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | e | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | z | aɪ | m | CVC | closed |
Why Enzyme Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in enzyme?
Enzyme has 2 syllables, en-zyme. In British English it is transcribed /ˈen.zaɪm/.
Which syllable is stressed in enzyme?
The first syllable, en, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of enzyme?
Enzyme has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide enzyme into syllables?
By sound, en.zaɪm. By letters, as a spelling guide, en-zyme.